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2013 Volvo VNL Recall

Published on April 30, 2013 by Jason in Vehicle Recall News, Volvo

Volvo has announced that they are recalling certain model 2013 VNL trucks manufactured from April 18, 2011 through March 14, 2013 and equipped with a horizontally mounted remote battery disconnect switch. They stated that the remote battery disconnect switch was manufactured with incorrect hardware allowing the cables to loosen. Additionally, as mounted, the cables may vibrate and chafe.

Loose or chaffed cables may lead to overheating of the battery cable and switch which may result in a fire. Volvo will send owners an interim letter and dealers will replace and relocate the remote battery disconnect switch. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-877-800-4945.

2013 Infiniti JX Recall

Published on April 29, 2013 by Jason in Infiniti, Vehicle Recall News

Nissan has announced that they recalling certain model year 2013 Infiniti JX vehicles manufactured from December 3, 2012 through January, 29 2013. They stated that the front brake torque member was improperly car resulting in structural weakness. this can lead to premature failure and cracking.

If the brake torque member fails, the brake caliper may move and contact the inside of the road wheel, resulting in reduced braking, increasing the risk of a crash. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the manufacturing date of the torque members and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

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2013 Honda Odyssey Recall

Published on April 24, 2013 by Jason in Honda, Vehicle Recall News

Honda has announced that they are recalling certain model year 2013 Odyssey vehicles. They stated that during sub zero temperatures, the brake shift interlock blocking mechanism may become slow and allow the gear selector to be moved from the Park position without pressing the brake pedal. As such, these vehicles fail to comply withy the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 114, :Theft protection and rollaway prevention”.

If the gear selector is moved from the Park position without pressing the brake pedal, it can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash. Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda dealer. The dealer will install a updated brake shift interlock blocking mechanism free of charge. owners may contact Honda at 1-800-327-4236.

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2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser Recall

Published on April 23, 2013 by Jason in Toyota, Vehicle Recall News

Toyota has announced that they are recalling certain model year 2013 FJ Cruiser vehicles. They stated that these vehicles were sold with labels the were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor vehicle Safety Standard Number 110, “Tire Selection and Rims”.

An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, and property damage. Toyota will notify owners. You may contact Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

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2013 Toyota Tundra Recall

Published on April 22, 2013 by Jason in Toyota, Vehicle Recall News

Toyota has announced that they are recalling certain model year 2013 Tundra vehicles. They stated that these vehicles were sold with labels the were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor vehicle Safety Standard Number 110, “Tire Selection and Rims”.

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2013 Toyota Venza Recall

Published on April 18, 2013 by Jason in Toyota, Vehicle Recall News

Toyota has announced that they are recalling certain model year 2013 Venza vehicles. They stated that these vehicles were sold with labels the were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor vehicle Safety Standard Number 110, “Tire Selection and Rims”.

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2014 VOLVO VHD Recall

Published on April 17, 2013 by Jason in Vehicle Recall News, Volvo

Volvo has announced that they are recalling certain model 2013 VHD trucks manufactured from April 18, 2011 through March 14, 2013 and equipped with a horizontally mounted remote battery disconnect switch. They stated that the remote battery disconnect switch was manufactured with incorrect hardware allowing the cables to loosen. Additionally, as mounted, the cables may vibrate and chafe.

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2013 Ford Explorer Recall

Published on April 12, 2013 by Jason in Ford Motor Company, Vehicle Recall News

Ford has announced that they are recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer vehicles manufactured July 19, 2011 through March 15, 2012. They stated that in the affected vehicles, the fuel tanks may have a marginally sealed seam in the side of the tank. As a result, the fuel tanks may not provide the expected strength in the event of an impact. The tanks may also leak.

A fuel leak, in the presence of a ignition source may result in a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tanks and replace them as necessary free of charge. Owners may call Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

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2013 Nissan Titan Recall

Published on April 11, 2013 by Jason in Nissan, Vehicle Recall News

Nissan has announced that they are recalling certain model year 2013 Titan trucks manufactured from January 22, 2013 through February 20 2013 and that are equipped with steering mounted transmission shift levers. They stated that chemicals used in the manufacturing of the shift lever assembly may result in the malfunction of the brake shift interlock allowing the transmission shift lever to be shifted out of Park without depressing the brake pedal.

If the vehicle is unintentionally shifted out of park, it could roll away and lead to personal injury or a vehicle crash. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will remedy the vehicles free of charge. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

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2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Recall

Published on April 10, 2013 by Jason in Mitsubishi, Vehicle Recall News

Mitsubishi has announced that they are recalling certain model year 2013 Outlander Sport AWD vehicles manufactured June 11, 2012 through December 11, 2012. they stated that these vehicles may have been built without a fuel sending unit harness for the sub-sending unit. This may result in a false fuel tank reading.

The vehicle operator may believe they have fuel when the tank is actually empty. This could cause the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will install the proper fuel sending harness free of charge. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-88-648-7820.

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